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Johannesburg is the heartbeat of South Africa. A major hub to explore as much or as little of this amazing country as you wish. The capital city offers a spectacular blend of sports, safaris and sunshine that entices many a visitor to book cheap flights to Johannesburg. There is an abundance of parks, museums, theme parks and nightclubs in this thriving city. Joburg, as it is known, is a dynamic cosmopolitan city with great places to eat, interesting sites to visit and a good range of accommodation for couples, families or for those travelling alone.

A trip to Johannesburg will take you to a city where there is an abundance of sightseeing opportunities. If you travelling with your family, Gold Reef City, Lion Park, Johannesburg Zoo and Herman Eckstein Park are a few “must see” attractions. If you are fond of art and culture, you cannot afford to miss visiting Johannesburg Art Gallery and Lesedi Cultural Village – a truly mesmerising cultural attraction.

Johannesburg is surprisingly one the greenest cities in the world, with around 6 million trees, which contrasts to the natural savannah landscape.

The city offers the perfect destination for those wanting to explore everything which South Africa has to offer and is growing in popularity each year with British tourists.

We are proud to offer first class flights and business class flights to Johannesburg as well as economy.

5 Things You Need To Know About Johannesburg

Before you book your flights to Johannesburg, here’s 5 things which we thought you ought to know about the city...

Time Difference: GMT +2 hours
Currency: ZAR (R)
Native Language: There are eleven official languages of South Africa: Afrikaans, English, Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Sotho, Swazi, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zulu.
Weather: January is generally the warmest month in Johannesburg with temperatures averaging 21°C and June the coolest, with temperatures of around 10°C.
Sales Tax: The VAT rate in South Africa is currently set at 14%.

Flying To Johannesburg From The UK

When you come to book flights to Johannesburg from the UK, there’s a good chance that you’ll have a number of questions which you want answering. As such, below we’ve put together our own advice and guidance on some of the most questioned topics; flight times, entry requirements and the airlines which fly to the city.

Flight Times

The average flight time from the UK to Johannesburg is approximately 11 hours on a direct flight and in the region of 13 when catching a connection.

Entry Requirements

It is important to note that your passport should be valid for at least 30 days from the date which you leave South Africa. Always check your passport at the time of booking your flights and renew if necessary.

British Citizens do not need a visa for entry to South Africa on either tourism or business purposes for up to 90 days.

Airlines That Fly To Johannesburg

The following airlines fly to Johannesburg from the UK on direct or connecting routes:

- British Airways
- Virgin Atlantic
- South African
- Swiss
- Air France
- Kenya Airways
- EgyptAir
- Swiss
- Lufthansa
- Qatar Airways
- KLM

Whilst you will only find direct flights available from London, great deals can be found on connecting routes from both here and other UK airports.

The Airport

When flying to Johannesburg from the UK, you’ll fly into:

- O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is Africa’s busiest airport and handles more than 28 million passengers each year, with non-stop flights available to all continents except Antarctica.

In terms of getting to and from the airport, you will find a number of options for transfers including local buses, taxis, trains and limousines as well as rental cars. You will find a number of airport hotels in close vicinity.

Popular Routes

Popular routes to Johannesburg from the UK include:

- London to Johannesburg Flights
- Manchester to Johannesburg Flights

10 Johannesburg Must-Dos

South Africa is a stunning country and boasts it’s own history, much surrounding the infamous Apartheid era. Johannesburg has developed into a fantastic tourist destination and there’s so many fantastic things to see and do whilst visiting the city.

Our top 10 things to see and do in Johannesburg include:

- Apartheid Museum
- Gold Reef City
- Constitution Hill
- Lion Park
- Cradle of Humankind
- Johannesburg Botanical Garden
- Johannesburg Zoo
- Carlton Centre
- Hector Pieterson Museum
- MuseuMAfricA

You’ll never struggle to find something to do in Johannesburg and there’s a whole host of fantastic attractions for the whole family, right through from young children to older generations.

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